The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has said that Nigeria’s mining sector has recorded significant growth over the past decade. He also said that the sector has increased its contribution to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from less than 0.5 per cent in the 10 years to about 1.8 per cent […]

Thousands of protesters comprising students, workers, women, youths and members of civil society organisations stormed the Niger Bridge at the boundary between Asaba in Delta and Onitsha, in Anambra State to demand support for local refineries including that of the Dangote Refinery. Protesters carried various placards with inscriptions such as ‘Stop Petroleum Importation Now’, ‘Encourage

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on Northern governors to strengthen their commitment to the region’s development by ensuring that investment summits translate into practical results. Speaking at the opening ceremony of Bauchi Investment Summit, the revered monarch reiterated the

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara paid a courtesy call on President Tinubu On Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. 22 September, 2025 Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decision to bestow Posthumous Pardon on the Ogoni 9, and the prestigious National Honours Awards on

Summit Bank, the newest entrant in the Nigerian non-interest banking space, has joined organisations across the world to celebrate the Customer Service Week (CSW) 2025, reaffirming its unflinching commitment to delivering exceptional customer experience and building a team of real people with real purpose. Throughout the week, activities were held across Summit Bank branches, in

Prominent individuals and stakeholders from across 22 local government areas of Oyo State, under the aegis of G22 Renewed, have kicked against what they called the political dominance of Ibadan in serving as governor of the state at the expense of other regions. The group which called for a rotational governorship seat comprises four out

The Pan-African Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Forum 2025, is set to convene policymakers, business leaders, academics, and sustainability advocates to explore one of Africa’s most urgent priorities, under the theme: “Energy Security and Decarbonisation: Bridging the Gap for a Sustainable Future.” This landmark event, scheduled for 29 October 2025 at the Civic Centre, Victoria

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana has urged the Federal Government to fast track the cleanup of Ogoniland and the entire Niger Delta region. He spoke as the keynote speaker at the 30th memorial lecture for the late Ogoni environmental activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa, held in Port Harcourt, Rivers state capital,